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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.71, 25,001.36 and 5,573.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.71, 25,001.36 and 5,573.45 is: 8,360.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.71 : 25,001.36 = 5,573.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.71/25,001.36 = 5,573.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.71x = 25,001.36 × 5,573.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.71x = 139,343,791.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,343,791.67/16,666.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,360.60

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